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‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review

Hamnet, which just opened in theaters around Israel, is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family that really wants to be about something else.

BRITAIN'S QUEEN Camilla (R) attends a special screening of 'Hamnet', the film adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's award-winning novel, in central London on January 27, 2026.
Lady Larken and Sir Harry.

Once Upon a Mattress proves fairy tales are funnier when turned upside down

PHOTO OF Wagner Moura at a phone booth.

The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji, believed to be killed during a protest in Tehran, in an undated picture.

Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows


Jerusalem highlights: October 31-November 6

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Adraba Bookstore

French film starring Karim Leklou features fine acting in an underwhelming film - review

The film, which was directed by the brother directing duo Arnaud Larrieu and Jean-Marie Larrieu, is long on literary narration and gorgeous rustic scenery.

A scene from "Jim's Story."

Jerusalem highlights: October 17-23

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

La Sonnambula

New series by Hagai Levi, ‘Etty,’ to open at Cinema South Film Festival 

“I think this story is deeply relevant to the events that have taken place, and continue to take place, in southern Israel. I hope it may offer viewers some inspiration and comfort.”

A SHOT from Haggai Levy’s ‘Etty.’

On Paramount+, Apple TV, HBO and more, Oct. 7 emerges as cinematic subgenre

As the shockwaves of Oct. 7 spread around the world, another crop of films has examined how the attacks reverberated across the Jewish Diaspora and within movements for and against Israel’s war.

The We Will Dance Again documentary, available for streaming on Paramount+

Scarlett Johansson and the Jews: Top star’s directorial debut is Holocaust survivors film

When Scarlett Johansson first read Tory Kamen’s script, she told the Hollywood news site Deadline in an interview, 'I cried, and that almost never happens.' 

DIRECTOR SCARLETT JOHANSSON stands on the red carpet with ‘Eleanor the Great’ cast members June Squibb (center) and Erin Kellyman at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, in May 2025.

Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing lead Hollywood stars signing anti-boycott letter

Over 1,200 entertainment industry leaders sign a powerful open letter opposing the boycott of Israeli filmmakers, defending artistic freedom and rejecting antisemitism.

Actress Debra Messing gives a speech, as Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, US, November 14, 2023; illustrative.

No. 27: David Ellison, Brandon Korff, Adam Neumann: Under-50 business successes

These three are behind many of the major moves in the media and technology industries over the last few years, from Hollywood to real estate. 

(L-R): Brandon Korff, David Ellison, Adam Neumann

'Bad Shabbos': the off-the-charts politically incorrect film Israelis didn't know they needed

The movie won the coveted Audience Award at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival.

THE CAST of dark Jewish comedy ‘Bad Shabbos.’

Robert Redford dies at 89

The Oscar-winning director died in his sleep at the age of 89, an official statement confirmed.

Robert Redford poses on the red carpet to attend the Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean in Monaco, September 26, 2019.